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KPMG article: Latest developments in customs enforcement

Risks for importers increases with imposition of sweeping new tariffs and government prioritization of customs enforcement.

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October 8, 2025

With the imposition of sweeping new tariffs and the government’s prioritization of customs enforcement—both civil and criminal—the risks for importers have never been higher. The evolving legal landscape, as illustrated by recent court cases and enforcement actions, underscores that liability for customs violations can extend beyond the corporate entity to individuals.

Read an October 2025 article* prepared by KPMG LLP tax professionals that discusses the latest developments in customs enforcement—including aggressive government audits, the rise of whistleblower actions, and the real possibility of civil and criminal penalties for individuals—while providing practical insights and strategies needed to navigate this new era, protect your organization, and safeguard yourself from costly missteps.

*Reproduced with permission from Tax Management International Journal, 10/7/2025. Copyright ® 2025 by Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bloombergindustry.com

For more information, contact a professional with KPMG Trade & Customs services:

Andrew Siciliano
Partner, U.S. & Global Practice Leader

E: asiciliano@kpmg.com

Doug Zuvich
Partner

E: dzuvich@kpmg.com

Irina Vaysfeld
Principal

E: ivaysfeld@kpmg.com

John L. McLoughlin
Principal

E: jlmcloughlin@kpmg.com

Luis (Lou) Abad
Principal

E: labad@kpmg.com

George Zaharatos
Principal

E: gzaharatos@kpmg.com

Christopher Young
Principal

E: christopheryoung@kpmg.com

Amie Ahanchian
Principal

E: aahanchian@kpmg.com

Gisele Belotto
Principal

E: gbelotto@kpmg.com

Steve Brotherton
Principal

E: sbrotherton@kpmg.com

Jessica Libby
Principal

E: jlibby@kpmg.com

Dawn Olesky
Principal

E: dolesky@pmg.com

Frances Xing
Principal

E: francesxing@kpmg.com

 

 

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